Wildcard Gymnastics Team News

We are going to hold a little pre-season mock meet in order to check gymnasts’ readiness (more to prove to you that they ARE ready for competition!!!) on July 7th from noon-3 p.m. (It will probably not go that long, but I wanted to leave time for parents to ask questions, etc).  We are inviting Level 2 to give the girls a chance to perform their routines and to show the new Fast Track teams that even the 5 year olds can do it!   Plus there are several Level 2s that are new to competition so we thought it would be a good opportunity for them to participate in a practice competition.  If you need to review routines –  There is a link to the Level 2 USAG routines  on the blog.  Have the girls watch them several times.  There may be slight differences in presentation or finish positions but for the most part they are the same. We will be working on the routines in practice as well! Another opportunity for the girls to work on these routines/skills is on Tuesday and Friday mornings 9am-noon.  This is a regular practice (not open gym!).  We work on skills/routines and its good for the kids to see the other teams as well.  Your gymnast is highly encouraged to attend.  We run through the Dockhounds routines in the mornings as well since most of the team is there.  They are typically very productive practices and the gymnasts get to work with the other coaches too.  If your child needs to learn the routine and would do better in a one-on-one experience  – we can try to schedule a private lesson ($35-$50 per hour depending on the coach) – Private lessons are nice to work on routines and skills that might need more individualized attention than they can get in practice.  

*** Please mark your calendar for July 7th and make every effort to attend, especially if your gymnast is one who isn’t certain that she wants to compete yet.  This will be a good introduction to how competition works and to see how much progress your gymnast has made.  

** Reminders – Fast Track should come 7/1 and 7/3 – from 4:30-7:30 p.m. July 2nd (no evening practice) & July 4th (no practice) – due to the parades. July 5th – No practice & No Open Gym. July 7th is the mini Mock Meet!!

Hey all, Because our Wildcard Gymnasts are so awesome, we have been invited to participate in the July 14th Milwaukee Milkmen Pre-Game show in Franklin (at the Rock). It is a 1:00 p.m game – please arrive no later than 11:45 a.m. Here is the link for purchasing tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/Wildcardgymnastics7

For Milkmen: We will access the Field via the main gates and head to the right side of the gates near the “Educators Fan Assistance” entrance. The kids will perform pre-game and then head to their seats with a parent. We may need some help loading and unloading the truck too. Wear Flip flops for easy on/off before and after the routine. Same apparel applies (see below).

Don’t forget to order your Dockhounds tickets for July 31st and August 3rd exhibitions.

July 31 – Dockhounds game 6:35 Game – ARRIVE BY 5:35 PM!!!

Aug 3 – Dockhounds game 6:05 Game – ARRIVE BY 5:05 PM!!!

For Dockhounds: Go directly to that gate by the first base side – before entering the grounds. Look for Ben or Amy. Have your tickets ready.

Gymnasts – should wear their exhibition (short sleeved leotard) & black shorts (if absolutely needed). Please have hair pulled back, competition style with a bow or scrunchie or some sort of matching hair accouterment. We would like gymnasts sporting Wildcard apparel in the stands. *If your gymnast does not have the exhibition leotard, please wear purple or any of the former Wildcard tank leotards. Some make up or glitter is fine – we don’t need a team looking like Lady Gaga. Flip Flops might be easiest!

Boys – Please wear a black Wildcard T-shirt and black shorts.

Parents – please show your Wildcard Spirit by wearing Wildcard apparel or purple! There’s lots in stock!

We will need help loading mats and getting them on and off the field. Gymnasts may stay to watch the game or leave with their families.

Hi! It’s finally summer! Summer practice times are in full swing – in case you forgot:

Summer Team Practice will start June 10th and run through August 16th.

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FYI – there is no TEAM break for Nationals – practices will run as usual! (Only recreational CLASSES are off). All teams are encouraged to come to Tuesday morning practice 9am -noon. And check out Emily’s conditioning class on Mondays & Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5 per night.

New Fast Track

T/Th 4:30-6:30 pm (option to come Tuesdays 9-noon in addition – no extra fee!)

Level 2 Purple (Little Level 2s)

Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30-7:30 pm and Tuesdays & Fridays 9am-noon

Level 2 Teal (Formerly Fast Track)

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm and Tuesdays & Fridays 9am-noon

Level 3

Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30-7:30 pm, Tuesdays & Fridays 9am -noon

Levels 4 – 6

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 4:30-7:30 pm; Tuesdays and Fridays 9am-noon

*** There will be Open Gym on Fridays noon – 2 pm – only $10 for Team gymnasts! (feel free to bring a lunch along)

**** Tuesdays – There will be Team in Between from 12-4:30 p.m. – Cost is $25 per Tuesday or $200 for the entire summer: 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13

******* Conditioning with Emily – $5 per night – Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Open to all Team members. Up your strength, flexibility and stamina!

Competition Apparel – I apologize for the delay in processing Leo orders. It’s taken a bit to get everyone sized and all orders in. We are still missing a few orders. As a reminder – we only order leotards/warm ups every 2 years – so the next time we order will be 2026. These are all new designs. Fast Track should plan to at least order the leotards but it is highly recommended that you purchase the warm ups as well. We wont have many extras in stock. Last day to order is Friday, June 14th.

Meet fees – First installment of meet fees for Level 2s and up is June 15th. Fast Track gymnasts will be assessed in July and meet fees should run July 15th, Aug 15th, Sept 15th and Oct 15th. * USAG Membership renewals will be sent soon!

Fall Compulsory Meet schedule 2024                

• September 14-15     Judges Meet @Scamps  (Kenosha)                 
• September 28-29       Infinite   (Brown Deer)          
• October 5-6                     Cream City (Oak Creek)
• October 19-20                 Salto   (Waukesha)
• November 9-10               Precision  (Oshkosh)
• November 23-24             Scamps   (Kenosha) 
• December 7-8                 State  M&M New Berlin *additional fee due 11/1.

4 installment of $225  June 15, July 15, August 15, September 15

• Non-refundable, if you are going to miss let us know asap so we can pull the gymnast out
• No refunds unless the gym provides one – but it is usually only 2 weeks prior to the meet and a with a Dr’s note.  
• We won’t know exact days/times until 2 weeks out.  Please don’t call other gyms to try to find out – if you have questions please talk to Amy. 

Dockhounds – don’t forget to order your Dockhounds tickets for the July 31st and August 3rd shows. We do expect most of gymnasts in attendance!

July Dates – because both the parades fall on T/TH – Fast Track and Team should plan to attend Monday, July 1st and Wednesday, July 3rd.

July 1st – Fast Track should make up for July 2nd. 4:30-7:30 p.m

July 2nd – West Allis Parade (no Fast Track/Team on Tuesday night) (watch for details)

*We will still have morning practice 9-noon

July 3rd – Fast Track and Level 4s & up – make up 4:30-7:30 p.m

July 4th – Brookfield parade (details coming soon) – no practice!

July 5th – Enjoy the day off! No practice

July 6th – Recreational classes WILL be held.

July 31 – Dockhounds game 6:35 Game – ARRIVE BY 5:35 PM!!!

Aug 3 – Dockhounds game 6:05 Game – ARRIVE BY 5:05 PM!!!

Wildcard $5 pizza Fundraiser tonight (2 slices). Kids can grab pieces at 6:30 p.m. then have some Open Gym time. Sign up for your pizza tonight at the front desk. Get some for the whole family!

If you haven’t purchased your tickets for this weekend (gymnasts will need a ticket), make sure you do so! There are Dugout seats and Lawn seats available. The majority of Wildcard families are in Dugout seats – around section 103, 105, 107…

Gymnasts should arrive no later that 12:15 p.m. – wear their purple exhibition leotard (short sleeve) or long sleeve if absolutely necessary (or another purple) leotard. Please have hair pulled up neatly, wear flip flops to remove and put back on easily. Don’t forget sunscreen. Boys – purple or black Wildcard shirts with black shorts.

After the performance, please either come get your gymnast or we will bring them up after the truck is reloaded. (We could use a few parents to help with moving the mats on and off the field and load the truck). Please know where your child is, as Wildcard coaches are not responsible for your child after the show.

Amy’s cell phone number 414-303-5195 Ben’s cell phone number 414-218-2022

No Practice on Friday 5/24 – There is Open Gym from 7:30-9 p.m. $10 for Team gymnasts.

Gym Closed Saturday 5/25 through Monday 5/27.

• Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade – see previous blog post!
• No Practice Monday Night

Friday 5/31 – All Teams (Girls and Boys)/Gold Bugs/Fast Track that are participating in the Dockhounds shows should attend Friday practice from 4:30-7:30 p.m. (Boys and Gold Bugs 5:30-7:30 p.m.) We will be running through the routines!!

Don’t forget to purchase your Dockhounds tickets!!

6/1 – Girls Competition Apparel due! (Accounts will be charged). *If you prefer to pay with a different card or in another manner, please pay prior to 6/1. Leotards/Warm ups will not be ordered without payment.

6/2 – Dockhounds performance!!

Arrive: 12:15  (first pitch is at 1:05 pm).

Go directly to that gate by the first base side – before entering the grounds. Look for Ben or Amy. Have your tickets ready.

Gymnasts – should wear their exhibition (short sleeved leotard) & black shorts (if absolutely needed). Please have hair pulled back, competition style with a bow or scrunchie or some sort of matching hair accouterment. We would like gymnasts sporting Wildcard apparel in the stands. *If your gymnast does not have the exhibition leotard, please wear purple or any of the former Wildcard tank leotards. Some make up or glitter is fine – we don’t need a team looking like Lady Gaga. Flip Flops might be easiest!

Boys – Please wear a black Wildcard T-shirt and black shorts.

Parents – please show your Wildcard Spirit by wearing Wildcard apparel or purple! There’s lots in stock!

We will need help loading mats and getting them on and off the field. Gymnasts may stay to watch the game or leave with their families.

6/15 – First Installment of Competition fees due!

** Gold Over America Tour – I have seen tickets for $30 on Ticket master if anyone wants to try and get tickets together. Talk to Amy or Ben.

       Levels 2-5  

• September 14-15     Judges Meet @Scamps (Kenosha)            
• September 28-29       Infinite    (Brown Deer)         
• October 5-6                Cream City (Oak Creek)
• October 19-20            Salto (Waukesha)
• November 9-10          Precision (Oshkosh)
• November 23-24        Scamps (Kenosha)
• December 7-8     State  M&M New Berlin *additional fee due 11/1.

4 installment of $225  June 15, July 15, August 15, September 15

• Non-refundable, if you are going to miss let us know asap so we can pull the gymnast out
• No refunds unless the gym provides one – but it is usually only 2 weeks prior to the meet and a with a Dr’s note.  
• We won’t know exact days/times until 2 weeks out. 
• Please don’t call other gyms to try to find out – if you have questions please talk to Amy. 
• Meets may change based on availability.

Cross your fingers this link works!! Girls Team Apparel Please fill out the form by June 1st.

Leotards/Warm ups:  We will be ordering leotards and warm ups this year.  For Fast Track and Girls Team, the short sleeve leotard, long sleeve leotard, and warm ups are required.  The pajama pants, the back pack and slides are optional.  Orders will be due June 1st.  (Gold Bugs may order all but only need the short sleeve leotard!) Amy will size your gymnast. Please include a note about sizes when ordering pajama pants and slides. Use an additional form to order for family members. Crossing my fingers this worked! 🙂

Short sleeve leotard  $40-     Long sleeve leotard – $100

Warm ups  $150 –     Pj pants $28  –     slides  $30-

Back pack  $50          

Dockhounds:  We are once again going to be performing for the Prime Time Show at the Lake Country DockHounds this summer! We are registered for 3 dates: June 2, July 31, and August 3. Gymnasts will be learning the routine for these fun expedition experiences this Spring and early Summer. Go to the blog at www.wildcard-team.com to find the link to order tickets for all three games. Please fill out the google  form so that we know numbers and levels for choreography purposes. Closer to this summer, we will also send out a sign-up genius for volunteers.  All Gold Bugs, Fast Track, Boys Team, Dragonflies, and Girls Team members are invited! It is a lot of fun!!  Please plan to make it to as many shows as you can.  

Parades:  We will be doing several parades this year.  Typically we do the Elm Grove Memorial Day parade, West Allis July 2nd Parade and the Brookfield Independence Day Parade on July 4th.  We will send details out as we get them and it will be posted on the blog at www.wildcard-gymnastics.com.  New gymnasts should wear Purple Wildcard Attire.  There is some selection in the pro-shop.  Consult the front desk if you have any questions.   See the official blog post for more info.  

Leotards/Warm ups:  We will be ordering leotards and warm ups this year.  For Fast Track and Girls Team, the short sleeve leotard, long sleeve leotard, and warm ups are required.  The pajama pants, the back pack and slides are optional.  Orders will be due June 1st. 

Short sleeve leotard  $40-     Long sleeve leotard – $100

Warm ups  $150 –     Pj pants $28  –     slides  $30-

Back pack  $50          

ORDERS DUE JUNE 1st!!  Use the google form on the blog to order    http://www.wildcard-team.com

BOYS’ & GIRLS’ TEAM, FAST TRACK, DRAGONFLIES & GOLD BUGS

Memorial Day Parade Details

Parade Attire: Tennis shoes with socks, (ideally, black) stretchy winter gloves to protect hands from the road, and Purple Wildcard Apparel or the Patriotic Wildcard set/leotard. We know not everyone has the Tank and Shorts set- some sizes are available in our pro shop, otherwise, we also have Patriotic themed leotards available. If nothing else, please wear purple or Wildcard apparel. Remember a water bottle (to pass) and sunscreen. You can wear red, white and blue gear but don’t bring a ton of extra things with because there will be limited spaces to carry extra items. *Be prepared for the weather!!

Parade Date: Monday, May 27, 2024              Parade Start Time: 10:30 am 

Reporting Time: 8:45 am -9:15 am – Streets will close beginning at 9:15 and you will be unable to get through  after that time. 

Reporting Location: Elm Grove Village Park, 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI 53122 

Drop off Locations: All drop offs before the parade will be at Elm Grove Park. All acts & participants must  arrive at the park on Legion Drive from the north. Vehicles will not be able to enter the park from Juneau Blvd.  There are two drop  off locations at the park. 

********* The first location is at the footbridge located at the intersection of Legion and Elmhurst. There will be a  large “DROP OFF HERE” sign and Junior Guild Volunteers in neon safety vests to help direct you or  your child to the appropriate staging area. This is a great place to drop off young parade participants! There is NO PARKING or PROLONGED STOPPING near the footbridge.  We will try to have older gymnasts or parents to help walk kids to the spot. We don’t know our staging area just yet. But we usually have a shade tent so look for that. This is probably the best drop off spot.

Pick up– please plan to pick up your gymnast near the BMO Harris at the end of the route (Behind/Kitty Corner) from Sendiks. Please be prompt. I would park your vehicle somewhere near there so gymnasts don’t need to walk all the way back to the parade start.

We could use about 4-5 parents to help with waters and brochures and rounding up children. Let Amy know if you can help! You must be dressed in Wildcard Apparel.

There is NO practice Monday night, 5/27/24!